“VANYA” WELCOMES MARIANNA GAILUS TO THE PRODUCTION

by DKC/O&M, March 6, 2025

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FOR RELEASE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 6, PLEASE

THE OLIVIER AWARD^®-WINNING
“VANYA”
AT THE LUCILLE LORTEL THEATRE
WELCOMES
MARIANNA GAILUS
TO THE PRODUCTION
AS ANDREW SCOTT’S UNDERSTUDY

PHOTO OF GAILUS AVAILABLE HERE

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT VANYAONSTAGE.COM

New York, NY (March 6, 2025) – Today, producers Wessex Grove, Gavin Kalin Productions, and Kater Gordon of Vanya, the radical new adaptation of Chekhov’s masterwork, Uncle Vanya, announced that Marianna Gailus (Patriots) has joined the production as the understudy. Previews begin on Monday, March 10^th at The Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), with an opening night set for Tuesday, March 18^th.

A headshot of Gailus is available for download HERE (photo credit: Thomas Brunot).

Gailus will play her first performance at the Wednesday, April 23rd matinee. All tickets for this performance will be $40. Olivier Award^®-winner Andrew Scott is scheduled to perform at all other performances. For the latest performance schedule, tickets, and additional information, please visit: vanyaonstage.com.

Anton Chekhov’s timeless masterpiece has captivated audiences and influenced dramatists for more than 125 years, thanks to the emotional depth and subtle humor it brings to the exploration of unfulfilled dreams, existential yearning, and the complexities of human relationships. A trove of history’s greatest stage stars, including Laurence Olivier, Ian McKellen, and Peter O’Toole, have tackled its titular character. None of them played every role…until now.

Vanya stars Olivier Award^®-winning actor Andrew Scott, who is reprising his wildly acclaimed performance. Mr. Scott co-created this Olivier Award-winning production with adaptor Simon Stephens, designer Rosanna Vize and director Sam Yates. In addition to Ms. Vize, the design team for Vanya includes lighting design by James Farncombe, sound design by Dan Balfour, video design by Jack Phelan, physicality by Michela Meazza, and costume design by Natalie Pryce. Vanya is Executive Produced by Wagner Johnson Productions.

BIOGRAPHY

Marianna Gailus (Understudy). Broadway: Patriots. Regional: Lizzie in Pride & Prejudice (Cleveland Play House). Television: “Law & Order.” MFA, Juilliard Group 51. BA, history, Yale University. Juilliard credits include Halina in Indecent, Masha in Three Sisters, Parolles in All’s Well That Ends Well and Ren in The Extenders (film).

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“VANYA” WELCOMES MARIANNA GAILUS TO THE PRODUCTION